Cultural & Economic Study tour to Mexico 2023
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Background
To explore the Belt and Road Initiatives in Latin American and its positive impact brought to Mexican economy, and to experience the diverse cultures in Mexico, the Cultural and Economic Study Tour will be organised.
Participants will be able to understand the social, cultural and economic development in Mexico, particularly the Chinese influence on the local economy. Participants from Hong Kong will also share the unique Chinese traditions, arts and culture to the local people, and at the same time, learn about the vibrant Mexican culture.
On the last day of the journey, a youth forum on education, employment, entrepreneurship and home ownership will be conducted to allow intellectual exchanges among Hong Kong and Mexican youth.
AIMs
- Enhance young people understanding of the development in Mexico through interacting with scholars, professionals and young people in Mexico;
- Facilitate in-depth cultural exchange with people in Mexico through dialogues, workshops and explorations to achieve mutual respect and appreciation of respective cultures;
- Broaden the global vision of Hong Kong young people through youth forum with Mexican youth and visits to landmarks rich in cultural and historic values in Mexico
Programme Timeline
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17 Oct 2023 (Tue) |
Preparatory Meeting - Orientation |
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24 Oct 2023 (Tue) |
Preparatory Meeting - Workshop by diplomat |
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31 Oct 2023 (Tue) |
Preparatory Meeting - Workshops on Chinese arts & culture |
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7 Nov 2023 (Tue) |
Preparatory Meeting - Workshops on Mexico arts & culture |
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14 Nov 2023 (Tue) |
Preparatory Meeting |
| 21 Dec 2023 (Thu) 18:30 - 21:00 |
Pre-departure briefing |
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27 Dec 2023 - 7 Jan 2024 |
Cultural & Economic Study tour to Mexico |
| 9 & 16 Jan 2024 (Tue) | Post-trip Meeting |
| February 2024 | Campaign in sharing learnings |
Enquiries
For any enquiries , please contact us at lqc@hkbu.edu.hk or 3411 5913.
Related Key Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):
Trip Schedule (Tentative, subject to change)
| Schedule | Nature of Activity | Activity |
| Day 0 | Departure | |
| Day 1& 2 | Orientation | Programme Orientation |
| Day 3 | Enterprises Visit | Visit Chinese enterprises to understand its business in Mexico |
| Day 4 | Cultural Exchange | Cultural exchange workshop with the Mexican youth |
| Day 5 | Cultural Exposure | Explore the culture of Mexico |
| Day 6 | Arrive in Monterrey | City tour and sight-seeing |
| Day 7 | Site visit | Visit Hofusan Industrial Park to understand the government policy in attracting foreign investment to Monterrey |
| Day 8 | Cultural Exchange | Teach Chinese and Hong Kong culture to local kids and youth. |
| Day 9 | Flight to Mexico City & Site Visit | Visit YMCA |
| Day 10-12 | Departure |
Language
English
Eligibility
All HKBU students are welcome
Quota
20
Application Deadline
2 Oct 2023 (Monday)
Screening Interview
Applicants may be invited to attend screening interview on 6 Oct or 9 Oct 2023.
Fees
- HKD$18,000/person (Non-UGC students: HKD 20,000/person)
- Costs include round trip flight ticket, accommodation, meals and activities arranged by LQC.
- $1000 refundable upon full-attendance of all the trainings and services with satisfactory performance.
- Successful applicants will be notified shortly after the screening interview.
- To indicate the acceptance of offer, the programme fee has be to settled before the given deadline. All fee paid are non-refundable.
Eligible students may apply for funding support from FGF.
Important Notes
Successful applicants are required to settle the fee to indicate the acceptance of offer. All fee paid are non-refundable.
Succesful Applicants must fulfill the vaccination and travel requirements (if any) as required by the concerned country and bear own costs of visa application (if applicable).
Enquiries
For any enquiries , please contact us at lqc@hkbu.edu.hk or 3411 5913.
Related Key Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):